Sep 2013

EDITORS DESK


Life is beautiful one day, one hour and one minute, will not come again in your entire life. Imagine life as an institute, which will take test of inner self. How we deal with difficult situations of life, how strong we are and how we emerge out of that situation. If every human on this earth thinks that he is here to complete his education of life and have to pass the test put forth by god an emerge as a perfect human being half of the fights will get over.

Our character is both developed and revealed by tests. God constantly watches your response to people, problems, success, conflict, illness, disappointment, and even the weather! He even watches the simplest actions such as when you open a door for others, when you pick up a piece of trash, or when you're polite toward a clerk or waitress .When you understand that life is a test, you realize that nothing is insignificant in your life. Even the smallest incident has significance for your character development. Every day is an important day, and every second is a growth opportunity to deepen your character, to demonstrate love.

Sougat Dash is a Sr. Software Engineer of RITS Software Team. He is Honest, Energetic, Humorous and know more about him please read the interview as conducted by Nishfun Nahar.


Party Ice Lounge


“Find a song, whether its bollywood number or hip hop, let the volume go as high as it can  and dance if you have to, Keep dancing until you lose yourself or until you find yourself again”

Rose Party was held on 25th August -2013 at ICE Lounge. Ice Lounge is the one-of-its-kind in India with the innovative concept that has been popular world across - to create an experience of -10 degree temperature inside the lounge! The Ice Lounge has been artistically ornamented with aesthetic statues, artifacts, chandeliers and more!  The Lounge is located within the MGF Metropolitian Mall in Saket. The in-house DJ spins the hits, with dubstep drops interspersed between tracks.

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The ambience of lounge is phenomenal, where one would love to luxuriate in. RITIANS dressed in best attires entered lounge and were on DJ floor grooving to the songs. Everybody was charged up with the DJ tracks. In the meanwhile they also met with each other and had exotic snacks. Our Honorable Director .Mr. Pankaj Seth also came in Party .He dance and enjoyed with everyone.

Array of snacks and beverages were served. Incredible music and beats lured all to the dance floor. People grooved to the beats of foot tapping music. The food savored great.

Independence Day


On 15 August 1947, India attained freedom from the British Rule. Every year, August 15 is celebrated as the Independence Day in India. This national festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm all over the country. The Independence Day of any country is a moment of pride and glory. On this special occasion, rich tributes are paid to the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives and fought to free their motherland from the clutches of the oppressors - British who ruled the country.

RITS was decorated with saffron, green and white, the Indian tri-color balloons, kites, ribbons, flowers all over .Pastries were distributed to one and all. Everyone wished each other Happy Independence Day. What lies beneath the celebrations is the national spirit of gaiety, pride and hope for a better future. A spirit and hope that is renewed each year.


Did you know?

 

The Brain Never Sleeps

Until the 1950s, most people thought of sleep as a passive, dormant part of our daily lives. We now know that our brains are very active during sleep. Moreover, sleep affects our daily functioning and our physical and mental health in many ways that we are just beginning to understand. Your body may be slumbering, but your brain never stops working. It stays busy, constantly instructing your systems to keep functioning-breathing, digesting, pumping blood and all the other tasks that keep you alive while you sleep.

Nerve-signaling chemicals calledneurotransmitters control whether we are asleep or awake by acting on different groups of nerve cells, or neurons, in the brain. Neurons in the brainstem, which connects the brain with the spinal cord, produce neurotransmitters such as serotonin and norepinephrine that keep some parts of the brain active while we are awake. Other neurons at the base of the brain begin signaling when we fall asleep. These neurons appear to "switch off" the signals that keep us awake. Research also suggests that a chemical called adenosine builds up in our blood while we are awake and causes drowsiness. This chemical gradually breaks down while we sleep.

Lost and Found


One day, when Akbar and Birbal were engaged in discussions, Birbal happened to pass a harmless comment about Akbar's sense of humour. But Emperor Akbar was in a foul mood and took great offence at this remark. He asked Birbal, his Court jester, friend and confidant, to not only leave the palace but also leave the precincts of the city of Agra. Birbal was terribly hurt at being banished.

A couple of days later, Akbar began to miss his best friend. He regretted his earlier decision of banishing him from the Court. He just could not do without Birbal and so sent out a search party to look for him. But Birbal had left town without letting anybody know of his destination. The soldiers searched high and low but were unable to find him anywhere.

Then one day a wise saint visited the palace accompanied by two of his disciples. The disciples claimed that their teacher was the wisest man to walk the earth. Since Akbar was missing Birbal terribly he thought it would be a good idea to have a wise man who could keep him company. But he decided that he would first ascertain the holy man's wisdom.

The saint had bright sparkling eyes, a thick beard and long hair. The next day, when they came to visit the Court, Akbar informed the holy man that since he was the wisest man on earth, he would like to test him. All his ministers would put forward a question and if his answers were satisfactory, he would be made a minister. But if he failed, he would be beheaded. The saint answered that he had never claimed to the wisest man on earth,even though other people seemed to think so. Nor was he eager to display his wisdom, but as he enjoyed answering questions, he was ready for the test.

One of the ministers, Raja Todar Mal, began the round of questioning. He asked, "Who is man's best friend on earth?" To which the wise saint replied,"His own good sense."

Next Faizi asked which was the most superior thing on earth? "Knowledge", answered the saint.

"Which is the deepest trench in the world?" asked Abul Fazl. And the saint answered, "A woman's heart."

"What is that which cannot be regained after it is lost?" questioned another courtier and the reply he received was: "Life".

"What is undying in music?" asked Court musician Tansen. The saint replied: "Notes". And then Tansen asked, " Which is the sweetest and most melodious voice at night-time?" and the answer received was:"The voice that prays to God."

Maharaja Mansingh of Jaipur - who was a guest at the palace - asked, "What travels more speedily than the wind?" The saint replied that it was "Man's thought." Mansingh then asked, "Which is the sweetest thing on the earth?" and the saint said that it was a "Baby's smile".

Emperor Akbar and all his courtiers were very impressed with his answers,but Akbar wanted to test the saint himself. First,he asked what were the necessary requirements to rule over a kingdom, for which he received the response "Cleverness". Then he asked what was the greatest enemy of a king. The saint replied it was "Selfishness".

The Emperor was pleased and offered the saint a seat of honour and asked him whether he could perform any miracle. The saint said that he could manifest any person the Emperor wished to meet.Akbar was thrilled and immediately asked to meet his minister and best friend Birbal.

The saint simply pulled off his artificial beard and hair much to the surprise of the courtiers. Akbar was stunned and could not believe his eyes. He stepped down to embrace the saint because he was none other than Birbal!

Akbar had tears in his eyes as he told Birbal that he has suspected it was him and had therefore asked whether he could perform miracles. He showered Birbal with many valuable gifts to show him how happy he was at his return.

Management Moral:

Birbal knew Akbar so well that he could guess his thoughts and feelings. This ability is known as empathy. It is important to cultivate empathy with subordinates as well as customers. "How would I act if I were in their shoes?" This is a question that should be persistently asked in a business setting as well as in personal and family situations to establish strong ties with people. Your guess should then be checked against how the concerned person really acted in that situation. With practice empathy can be mastered.

 


Laughter

 

"Bringing more humor and laughter into your life"

Humor is infectious. The sound of roaring laughter is far more contagious than any cough, sniffle, or sneeze. When laughter is shared, it binds people together and increases happiness and Laughter also triggers healthy physical changes in the body. Humor and laughter strengthen your immune system, boost your energy, diminish pain, and protect you from the damaging effects of stress. Best of all, this priceless medicine is fun, free, and easy to use. Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, pain, and conflict.

Laughter makes you feel good. And the good feeling that you get when you laugh remains with you even after the laughter subsides. Humor helps you keep a positive, optimistic outlook through difficult situations, disappointments, and loss.

More than just a respite from sadness and pain, laughter gives you the courage and strength to find new sources of meaning and hope. Even in the most difficult of times, a laugh–or even simply a smile–can go a long way toward making you feel better. And laughter really is contagious—just hearing laughter primes your brain and readies you to smile and join in the fun.

Creating opportunities to laugh

  • Watch a funny movie or TV show.
  • Go to a comedy club.
  • Read the funny pages.
  • Seek out funny people.
  • Share a good joke or a funny story.
  • Check out your bookstore’s humor section.
  • Host game night with friends.
  • Play with a pet.
  • Go to a “laughter yoga” class.
  • Goof around with children.
  • Do something silly.
  • Make time for fun activities (e.g. bowling, miniature golfing, karaoke).

Shared laughter is one of the most effective tools for keeping relationships fresh and exciting. All emotional sharing builds strong and lasting relationship bonds, but sharing laughter and play also adds joy, vitality, and resilience. And humor is a powerful and effective way to heal resentments, disagreements, and hurts. Laughter unites people during difficult times.

Incorporate more humor and play into your daily interactions .It can improve the quality of your love relationships-as well as your connections with co-workers, family members, and friends.